I just realized something . . .

Going through the artists that I dont really know right now, to see who I might want to catch . . .

First thing I noticed is As Tall as Lions is way low on the list and I cant believe it because I'm absolutely amazed with what I heard. I will definitely be up early to see them.

Second thing I noticed is . . . the electronic music line up this year is completely outstanding. This year its definitely going to be all about the non headlining acts. I might spend most the time in the Sahara.

Re: I just realized something . . .

a) It's always (mostly) about the non-headlining acts. Even when Rage Against the Machine was there, even when Prince was there. Maybe not when Macca was there, but come on.
b) Don't be surprised, there are always gems on the bottom of the lineup. That's what a festival like Coachella's about!
c) This is going to kick ass!

Ron Paul 2012!

Upcoming Shows:
Four Tet
Coachella 4/20-4/22
Death Cab for Cutie/Magik Magik Orchestra
Radiohead
some other bands

Re: I just realized something . . .

a) It's always (mostly) about the non-headlining acts. Even when Rage Against the Machine was there, even when Prince was there. Maybe not when Macca was there, but come on.

Well, when i said headliners i meant like, the top 3 lines, not really the top one or two acts on top. There have been times when Coachella had really solid top tiers. This year they have a few but not as many as other years.

Re: I just realized something . . .

Oh, well in that case I kind of disagree. Compared to 2008, for example, this lineup's top 2 or 3 lines blow it out of the water. I love this lineup from top to bottom, favorite since I began attending in 06. Favorite headliners, above-average subheadliners (Friday's are weak, but there are things to like about them). A bunch of rare acts on the third line.

However, there are gems all over the lineup - it's brilliant.

Ron Paul 2012!

Upcoming Shows:
Four Tet
Coachella 4/20-4/22
Death Cab for Cutie/Magik Magik Orchestra
Radiohead
some other bands

Re: I just realized something . . .

Originally Posted by psycobetabuckdown

Oh, well in that case I kind of disagree. Compared to 2008, for example, this lineup's top 2 or 3 lines blow it out of the water.

For sure as hell not on Saturday though, Muse/FNM/Tiesto vs Prince/Portishead/Kraftwerk is the biggest gap of any day in fact. This year's Sahara lineup is definitely one of the best for me though, the undercard kicks major ass. Probably my favorite lineup since 2007.

7 days.

That which comes closest to expressing the inexpressible is music - Aldous Huxley

Re: I just realized something . . .

This is the most solid line-up (top to bottom) Coachella has ever had.

In retrospect, past line-ups look great because all of those lower-tier bands are now "in", but I wouldn't be surprised if a few years from now people start shitting bricks over how low some of these amazing bands were billed.

Yeah... Rage and Daft Punk were memorable headliners, but people will go ape shit over what's about to happen next week.

Mark my words... Mark my words.......

'05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '11, '12, '13, '14... '15!!

Originally Posted by Sensuality

Sounds like a mashup of Benny Benassi, Spice Girls, and feces. I was really hoping for a Paris Hilton DJ set :/

Originally Posted by malcolmjamalawesome

Just wait. I bet at the Sigma Chi chapter meeting this Sunday the brothers unanimously vote to do Sahara Semiformal at Weekend 2 2015.

Originally Posted by thelastgreatman

I don't think you guys understand how big The Prodigy was to electronic music.

Re: I just realized something . . .

Last year I did some research with the bands that I didn't know... which were a lot. This year I was even more thorough and had listened to every single artist like 2 months ago. I found TONS of great acts I want to see. I've got over 15 a day that I really want to see.... and that's not counting the camping line up.

Everyone should research more while you can. It really helps to know who you like and really want to see before set times come out. I plan on seeing as much as I can and being there at the start each day so I plan on seeing close to 20 acts a day. That's about what I averaged last year and it was perfect. This year I'm even more prepared since I already picked out the bands I wanted to see 2 months ago and started getting into their catalogs. Now I'm very familiar with all the new artists that I discovered and that will totally make a difference when I need to figure out what acts I'm gonna see once set times are posted.

My Coachella playlist is 10GB and over 4 days worth of music. That's a lot to go through.

Re: I just realized something . . .

last year i jumped from stage to stage to stage on Friday and Saturday. Then on sunday I pretty much sat around and watch full sets by bands. I enjoyed the relaxed feeling I had on Sunday that I think this year I am going to keep it up.

I cant watch 15-20 acts in one day, that is way too many, i am hoping to keep it to 10-12 at the most. But we will see when the times are released because i am afraid people are going to overlap.